2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · N80 HMH
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 232,223 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N80 HMH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 232,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N80 HMH Mileage History
- 29/09/201578,989 mi
- 27/09/2016105,128 mi+26,139 mi
- 30/09/2017127,743 mi+22,615 mi
- 03/09/2018150,489 mi+22,746 mi
- 25/09/2019170,551 mi+20,062 mi
- 25/01/2021184,408 mi+13,857 mi
- 31/01/2022193,707 mi+9,299 mi
- 02/02/2022193,728 mi+21 mi
- 25/01/2023208,083 mi+14,355 mi
- 16/04/2024223,826 mi+15,743 mi
- 16/04/2024223,826 mi
- 05/03/2025229,137 mi+5,311 mi
- 24/02/2026232,223 mi+3,086 mi
Average of roughly 14,725 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
N80 HMH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (N80 HMH) between September 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre off shape (5.2.3 (”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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